Springsteen V ~ Super Bowl Party

[bono_212]

No they have not. Although I think the Born In The U.S.A. cover is pretty iconic by now. Bruce's patriotic butt and all that. And I've always really liked the Born to Run cover...but that might just be because I love that album so damn much.

I really only think he's terrible at album covers LATELY. I like pretty much all of them from the 70s, Asbury Park and BTR for certain. And Born in the USA isn't a bad cover either.

But after that it is REALLY hit or miss.

 

[phanan]

It's been hit or miss his whole career.

The Born To Run sleeve, with him on the front and Clarence on the back, is classic. And yes, Born In The USA stands the test of time. A couple others are good (Nebraska, Wild And Innocent), but the rest are pretty much terrible and/or boring. I mean, after Born To Run, the best he could do was two disheveled pictures of him in a row, and they are quite terrible.

 

[corianderstem]

Born in the USA is iconic for sure, but still - it's a giant picture of his ASS in front of a flag.

Okay, as a red-blooded woman, I like the ass and all, but who thought it was a good idea at that point in his career to say "Just picture it, Bruce: your ass. The American flag."

And Bruce then said "Sounds GREAT. Where do I sign?" ???? I mean, really?

 

[bono_212]

Born in the USA is iconic for sure, but still - it's a giant picture of his ASS in front of a flag.

Okay, as a red-blooded woman, I like the ass and all, but who thought it was a good idea at that point in his career to say "Just picture it, Bruce: your ass. The American flag."

And Bruce then said "Sounds GREAT. Where do I sign?" ???? I mean, really?

You know, his ass is like three times bigger on the vinyl copy?

 

[phanan]

Born in the USA is iconic for sure, but still - it's a giant picture of his ASS in front of a flag.

Okay, as a red-blooded woman, I like the ass and all, but who thought it was a good idea at that point in his career to say "Just picture it, Bruce: your ass. The American flag."

And Bruce then said "Sounds GREAT. Where do I sign?" ???? I mean, really?

Wasn't it Annie Leibovitz who did Born In The USA?

I'm pretty sure it was.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

Wasn't it Annie Leibovitz who did Born In The USA?

I'm pretty sure it was.

It was, so I assume it was her idea

I'm a big fan of that cover. I really wanted to touch that outfit at the Hall Of Fame, but security and all..

 

[corianderstem]

It's still a giant picture of his ass in front of the American flag, Annie Liebowitz just makes it well-photographed.

 

[LemonMelon]

Bruce Springsteen's ass is the enemy of art.

 

[elevation2u]

then consider me anti-art

 

[martha]

My favorite was always Darkness.


For artistic reasons of course...





It was pinned up on my wall for years.






As was the cover for the single of "Cover Me."

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

then consider me anti-art

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

tunnel of love anyone? worst... cover... ever...

 

[joyfulgirl]

tunnel of love anyone? worst... cover... ever...

I almost bought the original photograph for $300 at a Liebowitz show way back when.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

The opening track on the album, 'Outlaw Pete', is apparently 8 minutes long. I have a good feeling about that one. Can't wait to hear it. And also the late, great Danny Federici plays on the album.

Billboard Bits: Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill & More

 

[lazarus]

Epic tracks FTW.

U2 can only top this by opening their new album with Mercy.

GAUNTLET THROWN DOWN.

 

[shari schultz]

"THE WRESTLER" IS GOLDEN
Hot on the heels of Springsteen's two Grammy nominations for "Girls in Their Summer Clothes," "The Wrestler" has just garnered a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Original Song - Motion Picture." Springsteen's title song for the Darren Aronofsky film puts him up against Peter Gabriel (Wall-E), Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino), Miley Cyrus (Bolt), and Beyonce (Cadillac Records). The Golden Globe Awards, given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, air live on January 11, 2009, on NBC. Can an Oscar nod be far behind?

 

[bono_212]

I'm just now listening to this, and it's great. But i'm kinda torn between it and the Peter Gabriel track. As long as Miley doesn't win.

 

[LMP]

I'm just now listening to this, and it's great. But i'm kinda torn between it and the Peter Gabriel track. As long as Miley doesn't win.

Where'd you find it?

 

[bono_212]

Where'd you find it?

YouTube - Bruce Springsteen - The Wrestler (Full Song)

 

[LMP]

Awesome, thank you.

 

[bono_212]

No problemo

 

[LMP]

What a fantastic song, here's to hoping it wins. It's certainly better than "Streets of Philadelphia," and I really dig that one.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I finally just got around to listening to The Wrestler. I think it's beautiful

 

[phanan]

I'm only noting this release because I like the cover.

Funny how budget compilations have better covers than actual albums.

 

[Ronnie269]

I'm only noting this release because I like the cover.

Funny how budget compilations have better covers than actual albums.

GREAT COVER!

but another greatest hits!?!?


C'mon Bruce,

Whats the track listing?

anything new? /

 

[shari schultz]

The cover of the GH Cd is a picture from the Springsteen calendar, the month of August.
A picture of Bruce on a Harley for the month of August............Nice little reminder of Harley concert that was held in Aug '08 *the frigid temps and snow have gotten to my brain~ bring back the perfect warm summer night that was Aug. 30*

 

[phanan]

It's just a Walmart-only budget release, with all the big hits. Probably to help tie in both the new album and the Super Bowl appearance.

Non-fans will probably like it.

 

[cobl04]

Got Live in Barcelona for Christmas, which was great, but it's the Rising tour, and I think of 20 or so songs I only know five or six. And no Jungleland either

 

[achtung_girl]

^I got the 'born to run 30th anniversary'

 

[martha]

Got Live in Barcelona for Christmas, which was great, but it's the Rising tour, and I think of 20 or so songs I only know five or six. And no Jungleland either

What a great excuse to dive into the back catalogue.